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I don't think there is a unique reason for this but the availability of space is definitely a factor. French cities for instance have sprawled outward since th

by sgu999 3y ago

I don't think there is a unique reason for this but the availability of space is definitely a factor. French cities for instance have sprawled outward since the 60s, due to the prevalence of cars and influence of the "american dream" through media. There wasn't an abundance of space to start with... > It’s wrong to think one is better than the other, it’s really about density. One is definitely better than the other if you look at sustainability. American suburbs need cheap and abundant energy to operate, which they may not have in a not-so-distant future.

csomar 3y ago
French suburbs are still quite dense comparing to American ones. So space is indeed a major factor. Cheap and abundant energy is here but there is no political and economical will to pursue such an agenda. The US has plenty of deserts and is yet to expand all its renewable potential and these are blue collar jobs!